What is another word for overhand pitch?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈand pˈɪt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
An overhand pitch is a technique used in baseball and softball where the pitcher throws the ball with a high arm motion over their head towards the plate. There are many synonyms for this type of pitch, including the fastball, which is a pitch that is thrown with high velocity, the four-seam fastball, which is thrown with four fingers on top of the ball creating maximum velocity, and the curveball, which is a pitch that is thrown with a snapping motion, causing the ball to curve downward. Other synonyms for the overhand pitch include the slider, splitter, and change-up, all of which involve different grips and arm motions to achieve different results.
